On today’s show, we are going to preview the USMNT’s upcoming friendlies against Panama this Saturday night in Austin, Texas and against Mexico the following Tuesday in Guadalajara. These friendlies will be the first matches for the U.S. under new head coach, Mauricio Pochettino.

To help me today, I’ve invited Brian Sciaretta to join the show. Brian is a writer at American Soccer Now. His work also appears in various newspapers across the country and he’s a frequent guest on Talksport & SiriusXM. You can follow Brian on X at: @BrianSciaretta

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007